What's next for 'Teach You a Lesson' star Kim Moo-yul?

Kim Moo-yul, one of the most charismatic screen presences of the first half of 2026 with his signature brand of justice in Netflix's megahit "Teach You a Lesson," is returning to the small screen. The streamer recently confirmed that Kim will star alongside veteran actress Lee Jung-eun in the upcoming revenge thriller "The Shooter" (working title). The series centers on Jeong Suk-ja (Lee), a woman in her 70s who runs a restaurant and raised her grandson on her own. When her grandson is mysteriou

2026-08-28 15:07:19:00

Ahn Ha-young reportedly to reprise 'The Trauma Code' role in Seasons 2, 3, Netflix stays mum

Actress Ahn Ha-young, who has recently faced controversy over allegations surrounding her great-grandfather’s activities during Japan’s colonial rule of Korea, is reportedly set to remain part of Netflix’s “The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call” in its upcoming seasons. According to local entertainment outlet Osen, Netflix is reportedly preparing both a second and third season of the hit medical series, with Ahn expected to reprise her role Ahn starred in the first season as Cheon Jang-mi, a fifth-yea

2026-08-28 13:44:09:00

Kim Soo-hyun to make first official appearance in Korea since March 2025

Actor Kim Soo-hyun is set to make his first official public appearance in South Korea in roughly a year and a half. Kim will attend the 2026 The Fact Music Awards as a presenter at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on Sept. 19. The The Fact Music Awards is an offline music awards ceremony hosted by The Fact, a Korean media outlet. Following editions in Osaka, Japan, in 2024 and Macau in 2025, the ceremony is taking place in Korea this year. Kim has already begun making limited public appearances overseas

2026-08-28 12:01:22:00

Koo Kyo-hwan looks to resurrect his box office momentum with 'Reawaken Man: The Red'

Few actors have left as distinct a mark on South Korea’s 2026 box office as Koo Kyo-hwan. The actor has been on a back-to-back hot streak over the first half of the year, kicking things off with the romantic hit "Once We Were Us" (2.5 million viewers) shortly before following up with auteur Yeon Sang-ho’s blockbuster zombie thriller "Colony" (5 million viewers). Now, just four months after his last outing, Koo is making another big-screen return with "Reawaken Man: The Red." Based on the beloved

2026-08-27 15:08:49:00

Was Jeon Hyun-moo’s Kazakhstan trip on ‘I Live Alone’ really spontaneous?

The reality series “I Live Alone,” which portrays the everyday lives of single celebrities, is facing questions over whether a Kazakhstan trip presented as an impromptu decision by TV personality Jeon Hyun-moo was actually arranged in advance with support from authorities in the country. Jeon’s trip to Almaty was featured in two episodes of the MBC program, beginning Aug. 14. In the episodes, Jeon decides at Incheon Airport to fly to Almaty on a whim. After arriving, he rents a car and drives ar

2026-08-26 17:12:04:00

'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' set for Japanese remake starring Mana Ashida

"Extraordinary Attorney Woo," the Korean drama series that became a breakout hit in 2022, is getting a Japanese remake. According to a post on Netflix Japan's official X account, "Extraordinary Attorney Minami" will follow Minami Minamida, a rookie lawyer with autism spectrum disorder, as she navigates her new career in a heartwarming courtroom drama. The series will premiere on Japan's Fuji TV and stream on Netflix on Oct. 19. Mana Ashida will star as Minamida, marking another major role for th

2026-08-26 14:48:58:00

Song Kang's post-military comeback begins with 'Four Hands, Two Sonatas'

Song Kang is back. Following his star turns in “Sweet Home” and “My Demon” and time away for his mandatory military service, Song is making his long-awaited return to the small screen to anchor tvN’s upcoming classical music drama "Four Hands, Two Sonatas." Marking his first acting endeavor in two years, the piano-driven youth drama sees the actor step back behind the keyboard — following his memorable, buzz-generating cameo in the military action feature “Escape,” where he portrayed a classical

2026-08-26 13:51:09:00

Korea's biggest games shift from Western fantasy to Korean roots

Korean fantasy is emerging as a notable trend among the country’s biggest upcoming video game releases, marking a shift from the Western-inspired worlds that have long dominated the market. One of the most anticipated titles is Nexon’s Woochi the Wayfarer, a AAA single-player action-adventure game inspired by the classic Korean novel "Jeon Woo-chi-jeon." In the games industry, “AAA” generally refers to major, big-budget titles, although there is no formal definition or standardized benchmark. Su

2026-08-26 12:09:14:00

Faker heads to Asian Games as South Korea targets esports gold sweep

Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok is heading to his third Asian Games as South Korea makes its biggest push yet for esports medals, sending a record 44-member delegation to the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Games. Faker, 29, remains one of the most recognizable figures in competitive gaming and will help lead South Korea’s bid for five gold medals across nine esports titles. The country’s esports team includes 36 athletes, five coaches and three Korea e-Sports Association officials serving as support staff, Lee Seung-

2026-08-25 17:52:31:00

Kim Soo-hyun makes first TV appearance in a year amid controversy

Actor Kim Soo-hyun has made his first on-air television appearance in roughly a year, following his 2025 hiatus. Kim appeared as a special guest on the live broadcast "Mahakarya RCTI 37," a special program celebrating the 37th anniversary of RCTI, held in Jakarta on Sunday. RCTI is one of Indonesia’s leading privately owned commercial free-to-air television networks. During the event, Kim thanked the audience before performing “Dreaming,” a soundtrack from the 2011 hit drama "Dream High," in whi

2026-08-24 17:02:45:00